VINdependent News & Updates

VINdependents who have not yet fulfilled their six-bottle annual commitment are invited to choose between three pre-configured shipments by December 7th (if no selection is made classic shipment will be shipped the week of 12/12): one all-reds, one all-whites and one mixed. They are also of course welcome to configure their own shipment using our online order form. The preconfigured options are:

Classic (Default)

• 1 bottle of Esprit de Tablas 2014 (Our flagship red blend, based on Mourvedre, from one of our greatest vintages ever; 93-96 Wine Advocate, "a full bodied, voluptuous, and sexy beauty")
• 1 bottle of Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2014 (Our flagship white blend, based on Roussanne, from one of our greatest vintages ever; 92-94 Wine Advocate, "complete and rich ... impressive")
• 1 bottle of Roussanne 2014 (Our varietal bottling of the southern Rhone's most ageworthy grape; 89-92 Wine Advocate; 90-92 Vinous)
• 1 bottle of Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2015 (Our showcase for Viognier in a vintage where Viognier yields were down 55%; rich, textured, and elegant)
• 1 bottle of Full Circle 2014 (The tiny-production 100% Pinot Noir grown at founder Robert Haas's home in the cool Templeton Gap; just 450 cases produced)
• 1 bottle of Syrah 2013 (A varietal bottling of this classic northern Rhone grape; 92-94 points Galloni, 91+ Wine Advocate "a beautiful and classic syrah")
• VINdependent Cost: $225

Red Only

• 1 bottle of Esprit de Tablas 2014 (Our flagship red blend, based on Mourvedre, from one of our greatest vintages ever; 93-96 Wine Advocate, "a full bodied, voluptuous, and sexy beauty")
• 1 bottle of Esprit de Tablas 2012 (A library vintage of our flagship red blend, based on Mourvedre, from a classic California vintage; 93-95 Galloni, 92 Wine Advocate, 92-93 Tanzer's I.W.C)
• 2 bottles of Full Circle 2014 (The tiny-production 100% Pinot Noir grown at founder Robert Haas's home in the cool Templeton Gap; just 450 cases produced)
• 1 bottle of Syrah 2013 (A varietal bottling of this classic northern Rhone grape; 92-94 points Galloni, 91+ Wine Advocate "a beautiful and classic syrah")
• 1 bottle of Counoise 2014 (A rare bottling of this traditional Rhone blending grape: bright and vibrantly fruity for drinking young)
• VINdependent Cost: $252.00

White Only

• 2 bottles of Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2014 (Our flagship white blend, based on Roussanne, from one of our greatest vintages ever; 92-94 Wine Advocate, "complete and rich ... impressive")
• 2 bottles of Grenache Blanc 2015 (A varietal bottling of the white Rhone grape we introduced to California, zesty and mineral-laced)1 bottle of Roussanne 2014 (Our varietal bottling of the southern Rhone's most ageworthy grape; 89-92 Wine Advocate; 90-92 Vinous)
• 1 bottle of Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2015 (Our showcase for Viognier in a vintage where Viognier yields were down 55%; rich, textured, and elegant)
• VINdependent Cost: $193.50

To receive the default mixed shipment, members need do nothing. Those who prefer a different pre-configured shipment or a different ship date should contact the wine club team at 805.237.1231 x236 or wineclub@tablascreek.com.

Contact the wine club team at 805.237.1231 x236 or wineclub@tablascreek.com if you have any questions about shipments or membership.